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Product Code - 10250006-12Gx16
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Description
The 12 x 16 Belham Log Cabin from Shire combines style with practicality into a fantastic package. It boasts a classic log cabin appearance, including a traditional apex roof and an elegant, Georgian-style window, situated alongside security and privacy features. With a solid wooden security door and a matching window shutter, privacy and security are assured, making it ideal for a workshop or protected storage. All this is in a package that is surprisingly affordable given the cabin’s quality.
At elbec, we are confident that our log cabins are the perfect way to make the most of your unused garden space and provide a wonderful spot to relax or work in comfort all year round.
Ways to Make the Most of Your Belham Log Cabin
The Belham is the ultimate purchase for anyone needing a new, practical space to make use of in their homes that will still look stunning in any garden. If you have run out of room in your home and moving or building a traditional extension are not practical options, then opting for a log cabin could solve your issues. Many use the Belham as a tranquil home office. Away from the distractions of the home and in a calming, garden setting, many find this atmosphere is ideal for concentration and getting work done. The secure door and shutter make it an ideal place for storing valuables or for setting up a home workshop away from prying eyes. Alternatively, it could provide just the space you are after for pursuing your spare time activities in comfort, quiet and privacy. Whether you are after a place to practice a musical instrument or would like your own personal exercise suite, the Belham could provide exactly what you have been looking for. You could even turn a log cabin of this size easily into a comfortable, private place for guests to stay when they visit. With so many options and plenty of alternative sizes also available, we are sure you will love making the most of your Belham Log Cabin, even if it is just as a place to relax away from it all.
Why Others Tell Us They Love the Belham
Customers tell us that they choose the Belham for its traditional, log cabin appearance as well as its design which ensures security and privacy. The attractive apex roof gives it a classic, cabin look and the crossed, Georgian-style window adds to the elegant, traditional aesthetic. The wooden shutter also contributes to this feel as well as providing extra security and privacy. Inside, generous headroom makes the cabin feel spacious, with thick roof beams and skirting boards rounding off the stunning interior space. The opening window also gives great flexibility, meaning you can close yourself inside snugly on a cold day or throw it open to allow a cool breeze when the weather is warmer. The sturdy, wooden door rounds off the design, with many customers loving its striking, planed timber appearance. Our customers often like to add their own personal touch by painting their log cabins and they look fantastic in any colour. Shire recommends that you use Protek paint, available from elbec in a wide variety of colours. By using Protek Royal Exterior, you can make the Belham look exactly how you want it while adding extra protection to the timber. Whether you love bold, bright colours or a more natural wood finish, Protek have a colour to suit any taste.
Features
A Shire Log Cabin is built to last, and the Belham is no exception. Shire uses 4-way corner joints and interlocking logs of the highest quality as standard. This ensures that you’ll be impressed by the strength, stability and sturdy feel of the Belham Log Cabin. With the Shire draught seal system that is fitted on all external windows and doors, you can be sure you will be snug in your log cabin. The Shire Belham Log Cabin is made from logs that are 28mm in thickness, which provides excellent insulation for the inside. However, our customers often like to use our bespoke service to upgrade to a thicker wall log, (available in 34mm, 44mm and 70mm) if they would like a cabin with extra insulation for an all-year-round cosier feel. Quality Celotex roof and floor insulation can also be included as part of this service to help ensure a snug interior whatever the weather. The door can be locked securely using the mortise lock and key provided, giving you peace of mind when leaving items inside. The Belham, like all Shire Log Cabins, can be dismantled and rebuilt should you ever decide to move, a useful feature when investing in a log cabin. We’re pleased to offer the option of booking our dedicated professionals who will assemble your log cabin quickly and correctly. However, you can choose to use the comprehensive instructions included with the log cabin and construct it yourself.
Customisation Options
You can make a selection of customisations to the Belham Log Cabin without needing our bespoke service. Why not upgrade the window to either toughened glass or double glazing for extra security and insulation? If there are other changes you have in mind, please read on for more information about our bespoke and made to measure service.
Feel free to email us to discuss our full range of customisation and product options, or better still, give us a call so we can find the perfect log cabin to suit your needs. Alternatively, why not visit us at our Brookfields Garden Centre showsite near Nottingham? One of our helpful advisors will be on hand to show you around so you can really appreciate the look, feel and quality of our log cabins.
Bespoke and Made to Measure Cabins
All our Shire Log Cabins are made to order. As well as our extensive number of standard sizes and customisation options, you can choose to have the Belham designed by you from scratch. Browse our bespoke and made to measure page where you will see there are loads of ways we can make changes to your log cabin to suit your needs.
Many customers choose this service if they have a certain size for their log cabin in mind that is not offered on our website. But did you know that as well as made to measure sizes, you might also consider adding a room partition to a cabin of this size, and much more? Send us an email or call us today for a free quote or if you have any queries about what we can provide as part of our bespoke and made to measure service.
Door/Window Specification
Handcrafted Joinery Windows and Doors are supplied as standard. Windows can be hinged either at the right hand side or left hand side and all external Windows and Doors feature the Shire Draught Seal System and Drip Bar.
About the Timber
You will be impressed by Shire's use of natural products and their environmental credentials. A high quality timber log cabin starts with high quality timber, so it is important to know exactly what timber is being used for your log cabin. The most commonly used timber for garden buildings is pine (pinus) as this is widely available for a very cheap price, however all of Shire's garden buildings are constructed using high quality spruce (picea) and is sourced from sustainably sourced timber. Spruce is more durable than pine and provides a higher quality finish. This timber is slow grown unlike fast grown British and Eastern Europe's timber, being slow grown timber means a tighter grain, less sap and with far fewer knots. The timber used on Shire's log cabins is therefore a more durable timber that will last much longer than other timbers used on log cabins. Spruce is therefore the timber of choice for companies such as Shire who always look to produce the best garden building.
Base
It is important that the base for your log cabin is firm and level. You can request 'Guidelines for Preparing a Concrete Base' through our 'Contact Us' Section.
About Shire
Established in 1945, Shire are the country's leading, and one of the oldest established, manufacturers of garden buildings. Shire benefit from being adjacent to the Port of Wisbech, through which Shire discharge timber into their warehouses. Shire is the proud manufacturer of the largest timber garden building range produced in the UK. At peak times they produce thousands of buildings a week. Their range includes Garden Sheds, Log Cabins, Eco Homes, Home Offices, Sheds, Workshops, Summerhouses, Playhouses, Arbours, Storage units and Pet houses. Their production facilities cover some 23 acres and include huge undercover stock holding facilities for many of their ranges, an advanced high speed timber planing mill, modern well equipped joinery production facility and semi-automated production lines. All Shire garden buildings are manufactured in the UK using the finest spruce timber, imported directly and machined through the most up to date machines to ensure the best quality and best value for money log cabins in the UK.
About your Log Cabin Order
If you think a Shire Belham Log Cabin is perfect for you, have a look at our FAQs for Shire Log Cabins where we go over the finer details. These range from preparing the base to build your log cabin on, to arranging delivery of your purchase. We hope you’ll find the FAQs informative and comprehensive, but do not hesitate to contact us with any queries you feel we haven’t covered or would like to discuss in greater detail.
Picture shows footprint of 2390mG x 2390mm (8'G x 8') Belham Log Cabin. The door shown is located on the 8 foot width. The base sizes are taken to the extreme external length of the log including the corner joints that protrude. The base measurements do not include any roof overhangs.
It is supplied with heavy duty green mineral roofing felt, and all fixtures necessary to complete assembly. Floor joists are supplied properly pressure treated through the Shire in house facilities. Timber sizes stated are the actual size of the timber after planing and machining and may vary slightly.
All Shire Log Cabins are supplied untreated. You must apply a wood treatment to the exterior. Shire recommends Protek Royal Exterior wood treatment, available from elbec in many different colours. This will protect the timber from weathering, making it last longer. The timber treatment will need to be repeated periodically in line with the manufacturer's instructions.
